Top Paying Jobs in Eau Claire, WI
Eau Claire, WI has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 18,450 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($418,650), Family Medicine Physicians ($327,730), Dentists, General ($209,750). The cost of living index is 92.8 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,181/month.
$100K
Avg. median salary
92.8
Cost of living index
$1,181
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Eau Claire
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Urban and Regional Planners | Science | $77K | $37.06/hr |
| 72 | Accountants and Auditors | Business & Finance | $76K | $36.72/hr |
| 73 | Dietitians and Nutritionists | Healthcare | $76K | $36.69/hr |
| 74 | Construction and Building Inspectors | Construction & Trades | $76K | $36.65/hr |
| 75 | Sheet Metal Workers | Construction & Trades | $76K | $36.56/hr |
| 76 | Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | Construction & Trades | $76K | $36.53/hr |
| 77 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $76K | $36.46/hr |
| 78 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $76K | N/A |
| 79 | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | Business & Finance | $76K | $36.35/hr |
| 80 | Correctional Officers and Jailers | Public Safety | $75K | $36.29/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Eau Claire
Cost of living vs. national average-7.2% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,181/mo
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